New LNG Carrier for Dutch Shipping Company

Dutch gas tanker owner Anthony Veder expands its fleet with a new LNG carrier with capacity of 30,000 m3, says a press release on...

Japan Supports Use of Open-loop Scrubbers

Japan concludes no scientific justification to ban open-loop scrubbers. California and Connecticut in the US, Fujairah, Singapore, China have introduced regulations and jurisdictions...

[Answer] How To Know If the Water Alkalinity Is Suitable for Open-type Scrubbers?

Water Alkalinity is the chief reason why scrubbers are employed by shipowners. But how do you know the extent of this alkalinity? While regular...

30,000 Tonne LSFO Headed for Megatanker, Oceania

Euronav has chartered a tanker to bring a 30,000 tonne cargo of low-sulphur fuel oil from northwest Europe to Malta. They have parked...

Handling VLSFO (0.5% Sulfur fuel) – First Advisory

  Viswa Lab has been testing numerous fuel blends called ‘Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oils’ (VLSFO) that are being introduced into the market to meet...

SembMarine Secures S$175m Worth Contracts

SEMBCORP Marine has secured new contracts worth an estimated S$175 million to build LNG vessel, repair and modernise cruise ships, reports The Business Times...

Freight Derivatives and Iron Ore Futures Volumes Soar

The macro-economic factors and the tragic events in Brazil along with uncertain US-China trade relations heightened uncertainty and created trading opportunities. The total...

Capesize Index Turns Positive For The First Time in Weeks

According to freight investor services, Capesize rates have continued to be depressed by lack of physical activities this week. Positive capsize index The paper market...

Toxic Fumes From Ships Linked To Thousands of UK Deaths

The United Kingdom has been categorized as one of the most vulnerable nations to the toxic fumes. Experts reveal more than 3,000 British deaths...

Firefighters Battle Flames, Wind, And Cold in 1916 Ship Fire

According to Collingwood Today Feature, we return to the early morning fire aboard the City of Midland that emblazoned Collingwood’s skyline on Friday, March 17,...